Monday, 4 April 2016

Valiant Women:

Valiant
women is aimed towards key stages 2/3 children and parents. Every
child should have access to this book, therefore every home classroom
should have this book to read.

Each
profile stands alone but the author draws together the information in
4 main sections: their background, their education, their
achievements and their rewards. The introduction, conclusion and
assessments are linked to a common objective--to introduce children
to new role models who have surmounted the barriers of race and
gender, so to inspire them to do the best.

Valiant
womenis versatile it can be used by teachers to
introduce black history, women's history and social history. Children
in general and Black children in particular need role models and
these exceptional women within show them that all things are possible
if they aim high.

Valiant
womenis designed to attract
and engage the younger reader. It is colourful and brilliantly
illustrated with strong portrait of each women. Teachers and pupils
new to black history will find information accessible and easy to
read. Each profile contains bite size facts box and a reading list to
encourage further research.

Valiant
women is full of facts, with assessment ideas and projects
for independent and group work therefore schools supplementary
schools and families will find this a most useful resource.